1-13 Credits: Career Assessment
With so many major and career possibilities, you want to be sure that the path you choose supports your personality type, interests, values and education goals. Locating the salary and job growth for a career you are considering is important in making an informed career decision.
Complete Career Assessment
Once you are enrolled as a JCTC student, complete the TypeFocus career assessment on-line career assessment modules. Review the steps to complete the TypeFocus assessment and interpret your results here.
Note: If you are not currently enrolled at JCTC, you are encouraged to complete the Jefferson Career Assessment (MyMajors). The Jefferson Career Assessment (MyMajors) considers your academic achievements, interests, and personality to recommend JCTC programs that appear to fit you best.
Decide on a Career and Major
After completing Type Focus, students will complete a series of assignments to help narrow choices about a career and major. You can also visit the CREW Career Center for one-on-one career coaching. Once you decide on a major and career, you can begin your exciting journey of piecing together your course work and out-of-class experiences to lead you to graduation and a job! Use the following resources to help you:
- Review these TypeFocus activities for additional help in interpreting your TypeFocus results and conducting career related research:
Find Out About the Current Job Market
Locating the salary and job growth for a career you are considering is important in making an informed career decision.
- Explore local, regional, and national job market and compensation information on ONET.
- Use the NACE Salary Calculator to calculate the salary for your desired career.
- View the videos for Careers In Demand in the state of Kentucky.